Yashasvi Jaiswal to miss Ranji Trophy semi-final due to injury
What's the story
Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has been ruled out of Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy semi-final against Vidarbha, owing to an ankle injury.
The setback comes just days after he was dropped from India's Champions Trophy squad.
The young gun injured his right ankle during a training session over the weekend, rendering him unfit for the all-important knockout match, starting on February 17.
Career impact
Jaiswal's injury denies comeback opportunity post Champions Trophy exclusion
Jaiswal's injury not only sidelines him for Mumbai's high-stakes match but also denies him a chance to make a quick comeback after his exclusion from the Champions Trophy squad.
His omission from India's Champions Trophy squad was a last-minute decision, with selectors opting for spin specialist Varun Chakravarthy instead.
This decision came after Jaiswal's underwhelming ODI debut in the series opener against England in Nagpur.
Team resilience
Mumbai's batting lineup remains strong despite Jaiswal's absence
Despite Jaiswal's absence, Mumbai's batting order is expected to be as strong as ever.
The team features seasoned players like captain Ajinkya Rahane, Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Shardul Thakur.
Among them, Dube has been named as a non-traveling reserve in India's Champions Trophy squad and will fly to Dubai if required due to injuries in the main squad.
Injury assessment
Jaiswal to undergo further evaluation at BCCI's Centre of Excellence
Jaiswal will head to BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for further assessment and treatment of his injury.
The injury is said to be a recurrence of an old one, which came to light when Jaiswal looked uncomfortable batting in the nets during a practice session.
This development could compel the national selectors to name a new 'non-traveling reserve' for the Champions Trophy.